Bathroom remodel cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,850 – $24,000
- Per sq ft
- $103 – $516
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Utica homeowners pay roughly $4,850 to $24,000 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $103 to $516 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Utica is almost level. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $35.00 an hour in the Utica area, 14% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$10,600 to $18,200
About $227 to $392 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $5,800 | $10,000 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $10,600 | $18,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $6,050 | $10,100 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,650 | $7,900 | $13,100 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 3% |
| Total | $4,850 | $14,400 | $24,000 | 100% |
Where the Utica price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Utica is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Utica metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $6,050, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $190 to $740.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Utica. The wage table below marks each row.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Utica
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Planning more than one job in Utica?
Because every project leans on different trades, Utica's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +6% and kitchen cabinets −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Utica: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Utica wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,850 to $12,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,600 to $18,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,300 to $24,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,250 – $5,750 | $4,900 – $8,400 | $7,550 – $11,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,300 – $11,100 | $9,450 – $16,300 | $14,600 – $21,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,400 – $16,500 | $14,000 – $24,100 | $21,600 – $31,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,500 – $27,200 | $23,100 – $39,800 | $35,600 – $52,300 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Utica is 1.06 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $35.00 an hour, which is 14% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $47.60 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 11.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 32.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.65 and $37.75 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 22.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $28.89 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $760. At the 25th percentile ($24.66) it shrinks by about $630. The total moves by 5.3% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,390 jobs in the Utica-Rome area. That makes it the 185th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $24.66 | $35.00 | $47.60 | $30.67 | 1.14 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.65 | $29.64 | $37.75 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.22 | $29.46 | $36.34 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.51 | $24.35 | $28.89 | $23.75 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Utica against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsfield is the priciest of the group at $15,500. Syracuse is the cheapest at $14,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | level |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +5% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | +8% |
| New York (statewide) | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | +9% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Utica comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Utica is 8% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $5,450 – $26,900 | $16,200 | +12% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Utica's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −15% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −13% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −14% |
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Bathroom remodel in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Utica?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,850 to $24,000 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,600 to $18,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Utica?
About $103 to $516 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,300, which is 0% less than Utica ($14,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $7,900 out of $14,400. Materials are 42% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Utica?
$6,400 to $31,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 8% below the New York statewide estimate ($15,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Utica?
The BLS median is $35.00 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.66 to $47.60.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Utica?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,850 to $12,500 and premium work $16,300 to $24,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Utica
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.